Tatler's Hippophiles lunch for World Horse Welfare

24 Oct 2014

Friday 24 October 2014

Tatler parties are known for having the most glamorous hosts and hostesses, and its Hippophiles lunch was no exception. Nasher and Daisy, two Shetland World Horse Welfare success stories, donned Hermès scarves and stood proudly outside the Connaught to welcome Jilly Cooper, Guy Pelly, Lady Bamford and Viscountess Rothermere through the doors. Just as well, as Tatler's events manager Jennifer George was busy searching high and low for the Paul Antonio Scribe place cards, which strangely disappeared until the very last moment. Inside, the Mayfair Room was decked out in the most spectacular autumnal blooms by By Appointment Only, while each guest - all horse lovers, obviously - whinnied with delight at the sight of an Hermès horse brush at each table setting. The lunch was to raise money for World Horse Welfare, to launch a limited edition Hermès scarf which also raises money for the charity, and to have a jolly good time. Feed was cured salmon, roast chicken, and a delicious blackcurrant tart which turned everyone's lips blue. Spirits were high, and raised further still when Nic Fiddian-Green followed Kate Reardon's speech by taking to the stage - rather confusingly clutching one of his sculptures pilfered from the hallway - to express his love of all things horsey. Those who had cleverly cleared their diaries for the afternoon, stayed on in the Connaught Bar for more drinks. As for Jemima Hannon, she could have stayed as long as she wished, being the lucky winner of a stay there.